Senior Staff R&D Engineer (Skywalker Sound)
The Walt Disney Company
Nicasio, CA · Posted November 12, 2026
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PAY TRANSPARENCY
The hiring range for this position in San Francisco is $209,500 to $280,900 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
This position is with Lucasfilm Ent Co Ltd, LLC Payroll Svc, which is part of a business we call Skywalker Sound.
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